Celebrate the dream and the dreamer at the 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Mon., Jan. 16, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.

This year’s theme, “Forgiving the Past ~ Embracing the Future,” is a musical tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The keynote speaker for this year’s event, Ms. Ester Nicholson, brings a message for our community that aligns with Dr. King’s message of hope, encouragement and possibilities. The doors of the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D. St., will open at 10 a.m. and the event will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission is free, and participants are encouraged to contribute to the MLK food drive by bringing nonperishable food or monetary donations to the event.

This celebratory event involves the efforts of a volunteer planning committee, sponsorship support from local businesses, colleges, municipalities, community-based organizations, social-service providers and volunteer organizations.

This City’s 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and replayed an additional 10-12 times throughout the month of January on cable channel 12 on Click! Cable TV and on channel 21 in most areas of Pierce County. Visit www.tvtacoma.com for the broadcast schedule.

For more information about the event, contact the City of Tacoma’s Human Rights and Human Services Department at (253) 591-5151 or visit http://www.cityoftacoma.org/hrhs .